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LP653 - Wulfenite on Descloisite $ 200 SOLD
 Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico
small cabinet - 5.2 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm


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Wulfenite on Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp653a.jpg] Wulfenite on Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp653b.jpg] Wulfenite on Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp653c.jpg] Wulfenite on Descloisite from Los Lamentos, Chihuahua, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp653d.jpg]

Platy yellow crystals of Wulfenite over a layer of sparkling reddish brown Descloisite crystals.

LP772 - Galkhaite $ 300
 Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA
cabinet - 10.5 x 7 x 4 cm


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Galkhaite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp772a.jpg] Galkhaite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp772b.jpg] Galkhaite from Getchell Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp772c.jpg]

Bright red Galkhaite crystals on Quartz coated matrix. The crystal reach 1.5mm in size and there are dozens of them dispersed across the surface of the drusy Quartz. Galkhaite is a very rare cesium, thallium, mercury sulfide.

LP700 - Cylindrite $ 220
 Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia
small cabinet - 7 x 6 x 5 cm


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Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp700a.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp700b.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp700c.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp700d.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp700e.jpg] Cylindrite from Santa Cruz Mine,Poopo, Oruro Dept., Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp700f.jpg]

Cylindrite specimen composed of silvery metallic Cylindrite crystals in matrix. It's loaded with crystals, with Cylindrite visible on all sides. Cylindrite is the only macro-sized crystals of a cylindrical habit in the mineral world. Cylindrite is a sulfosalt mineral containing tin, lead, antimony and iron.

LP647 - Smithsonite $ 250 SOLD
 Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico
small cabinet - 8 x 5 x 2.5 cm


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Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp647a.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp647b.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp647c.jpg] Smithsonite from Choix, Sinaloa, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp647d.jpg]

Satiny botryooidal Smithsonite on matrix. This is an uncommon sky-blue colored specimen (most are shades of purples and pinks) with good coverage and a nice overall shape.

LP645 - Silver with Sphalerite, Quartz $ 275
 Veta Hundmiento, Porco, Agua de Castilla, Potosí, Bolivia
small cabinet - 6 x 4 x 2.5 cm


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Silver with Sphalerite, Quartz from Veta Hundmiento, Porco, Agua de Castilla, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp645a.jpg] Silver with Sphalerite, Quartz from Veta Hundmiento, Porco, Agua de Castilla, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp645b.jpg] Silver with Sphalerite, Quartz from Veta Hundmiento, Porco, Agua de Castilla, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp645c.jpg] Silver with Sphalerite, Quartz from Veta Hundmiento, Porco, Agua de Castilla, Potosí, Bolivia [db_pics/pics/lp645d.jpg]

Rich Silver specimen from Bolivia. Porco is the oldest important Silver mine in Bolivia. Dense hackly masses of Silver protrude from all sides of the specimen. Purchased by the previous collector in 2008.

LP632 - Kleinite $ 150 SOLD
 McDermitt Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA
miniature - 4 x 3 x 2 cm


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Kleinite from McDermitt Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp632a.jpg] Kleinite from McDermitt Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp632b.jpg] Kleinite from McDermitt Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp632c.jpg] Kleinite from McDermitt Mine, Humboldt Co., Nevada, USA [db_pics/pics/lp632d.jpg]

Yellow Kleinite crystals on matrix. Kleinite is a rare Mercury and Nitrogen chlorosufate mineral and the best crystals are found at this mine.

LP638 - Pyrargyrite $ 200
 Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico
thumbnail - 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm


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Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp638a.jpg] Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp638b.jpg] Pyrargyrite from Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico [db_pics/pics/lp638c.jpg]

Cluster of intergrown Pyrargyrite crystals. These are sometimes refered to as 'ruby silver' due to the silver content of the mineral and the deep red coloration. Some areas show transparency when backlit.

LP659 - Spessartine $ 350 SOLD
 Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China
miniature - 4 x 2.5 x 2 cm


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Spessartine from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp659a.jpg] Spessartine from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp659b.jpg] Spessartine from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp659c.jpg] Spessartine from Tongbei, Fujian Prov., China [db_pics/pics/lp659d.jpg]

Striated, transparent red/orange Spessartine crystals on matrix. Individual crystals reach 1.2cm wide. Undamaged fine quality example.

LP654 - Brochantite $ 225
 Bou Bekker, Morocco
small cabinet - 7.5 x 5.5 x 3.5 cm


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Brochantite from Bou Bekker, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp654a.jpg] Brochantite from Bou Bekker, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp654b.jpg] Brochantite from Bou Bekker, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp654d.jpg]

Dense clusters of brilliant green Brochantite on a limonite matrix. The larger crystals have a deeper green color and mixed with smaller crystals of a lighter green color, giving a nice color contrast.

LP634 - Fluorite on Pyrite $ 150
 Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China
cabinet - 10.5 x 8 x 5.5 cm


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Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634a.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634b.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634c.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634d.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634e.jpg] Fluorite on Pyrite from Shangbao Mine, Hunan, China [db_pics/pics/lp634f.jpg]

Areas of purple Fluorite coating large, metallic cubic crystals of Pyrite. Large and showy display specimen with individual crytals to 2.5cm on the diagonal.

LP687 - Diopside $ 80 SOLD
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.8 x 1.8 x 1.6 cm


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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp687a.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp687b.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp687c.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp687d.jpg]

Chunky single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This is a lustrous, doubly-terminated crystal with medium green color and areas of transparency.

LP686 - Diopside $ 80
 Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania
thumbnail - 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.2 cm


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Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686a.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686b.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686c.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686d.jpg] Diopside from Merelani Hills, Arusha, Tanzania [db_pics/pics/lp686e.jpg]

Chunky single Diopside crystal from the Merelani Tanzanite mines. This is a lustrous, doubly-terminated crystal with medium green color and areas of transparency.

LP556 - Stibnite $ 75
 Kisbanya, Hungary
small cabinet - 6.5 x 3.5 x 3.5


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Stibnite from Kisbanya, Hungary [db_pics/pics/lp556a.jpg] Stibnite from Kisbanya, Hungary [db_pics/pics/lp556b.jpg] Stibnite from Kisbanya, Hungary [db_pics/pics/lp556c.jpg] Stibnite from Kisbanya, Hungary [db_pics/pics/lp556d.jpg]

Unusual Stibnite specimen with crystal groups of Stibnite that have an appearance of stalactitic growth. The crystals also have an irridescent blue coloration in areas. Has an old collection number affixed to the bottom.

LP697 - Brochantite with Linarite $ 250
 Mujuram, Morocco
cabinet - 11 x 7 x 5


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Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697a.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697c.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697d.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697e.jpg] Brochantite with Linarite from Mujuram, Morocco [db_pics/pics/lp697f.jpg]

Beautiful sprays of bright green Brochantite crystals with areas of blue Linarite. Colorful large specimen.

LP677 - Volborthite $ 75
 Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA
small cabinet - 7 x 4 x 2


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Volborthite from Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp677a.jpg] Volborthite from Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp677b.jpg] Volborthite from Monument #1 Mine, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA [db_pics/pics/lp677c.jpg]

Bright yellow/green Volborthite on matrix.
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